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The Pentecostal Education Commission (formerly WAPTE) is a global cooperative fellowship of Pentecostal/Charismatic theological associations, denominational offices and missions agencies that provide educational services to theological and/or ministry training schools. It exists to assist and encourage these organizations in their endeavor to promote the development of Pentecostal theological education and leadership training. The Pentecostal Education Commission is the Education Commission of the Pentecostal World Fellowship and serves its vision.
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Where We Started

The initial meeting of a working committee to discuss the establishment of the Pentecostal Education Commission was held in Singapore on September 12-13, 2008 with attendance by representatives from theological associations from Africa, Latin America, Europe, Eurasia and Asia Pacific. At that meeting it was agreed to proceed with the development of a constitution for the Pentecostal Education Commission and explore a connection to the Pentecostal World Fellowship.

At a meeting of the working committee held in Springfield, MO on July 28-30, 2009, the Pentecostal Education Commission was formally established. In September 2009 the endorsement of PWF was received and in August 2010 the Pentecostal Education Commission organized the theological consultation for the Pentecostal World Conference (PWC) in Stockholm, Sweden and was subsequently appointed to serve as the PWF Education Commission.

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Why We Exist

The Pentecostal Education Commission is the global voice for and champion of Pentecostal theological education and leadership training institutions, networks and associations. It exists to strengthen and serve the global community of Spirit Empowered equipping ministries so that they are vital and fruitful as they serve the church on mission with God.

To that end we work together -

  • To promote close working relationships, the sharing of resources and communication among the members of the Pentecostal Education Commission.
  • To organize meetings and consultations for members to encourage networking and create awareness of trends in theological, leadership and ministry education.
  • To provide mechanisms for fostering collaboration among members on matters of mutual concern.
  • To encourage research and scholarship that informs the development of theology, leadership and ministry education within the Pentecostal tradition.
  • To provide criteria for member theological associations to assess the effectiveness of their working relationships with their member schools.
  • To promote the adoption of accreditation/endorsement standards and procedures by member theological associations which 1) provide direction in the development of Pentecostal theological education and leadership training programs, and promote effectiveness in such programs within their respective regions and 2) ensure that accreditation status is based on the association’s standards as criteria for a school’s self-study.
  • To encourage excellence in the implementation of the accreditation/endorsement standards, procedures and activities of member theological associations to enhance the credibility and recognition of member theological associations.
  • To provide a means for member theological associations to ensure that their accreditation/endorsement standards and procedures are oriented towards promoting within the schools they serve:
    • The distinctives of the Pentecostal movement
    • Academic excellence
    • Effective governance structures and financial management procedures
    • Effective student spiritual life development
    • Effective and practical leadership and ministry training
    • Education and training programs that are developed to meet the needs of the students, churches, communities and contexts they serve
  • To implement services that facilitate the work of member theological associations and agencies in encouraging the development of the schools they serve.
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Pentecostal Education (formerly The Pentecostal Educator) semiannually e-publishes scholarly and practical articles related to theological education within the Pentecostal tradition

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